Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

Myths about the female body are rife in conservative societies such as Egypt's. These are not only evident in the way women dress, move, speak and interact, but also have repercussions on how ...

An increasing number of young women in Egypt are turning to the niqab ... There are a few niqabs on display, but lots of less conservative clothing is on the shelves too. Outside Cairo University ...

AL-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...